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Sea Turtles, Nurse Sharks, and an Amazing Day on the Water

VERIFIED NEW 4 Hour - Private Charter (PM) on June 21, 2026

Ian S.

5.0 / 5

Sea Turtles, Nurse Sharks, and an Amazing Day on the Water

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Ian S.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

We had an excellent experience with Bamboo Charters and Captain Matt. He took us to three different snorkeling spots and made sure everyone had a great time. His personality and local knowledge really made the trip enjoyable. The snorkeling was fantastic—we saw sea turtles, nurse sharks, tarpon, and plenty of other marine life. Captain Matt was friendly, professional, and clearly knows the area well. He did a great job finding spots with excellent visibility and wildlife. If... More

We had an excellent experience with Bamboo Charters and Captain Matt. He took us to three different snorkeling spots and made...

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Matthew Bellinger (The Captain)

Replied on June 22, 2026

Ian thank you so much for choosing Bamboo Charters and boy we did have a great day the weather was perfect and I tell you what made my day was when your wife went from being afraid of a barracuda the following a nurse shark until she could touch it on the tail that made my day. I think it made hers too. It was a good one. Thank you very much and come on back anytime. Just check out Boat Booker and you can get set up with me right there. It’s very easy. Capt. Matt Bellinger Bamboo Charters

Matthew Bellinger (The Captain)

Replied on June 22, 2026

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5.0 / 5

out of 5 stars from 64 reviews

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Frank P.

5.0 / 5

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5.0 / 5

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5.0 / 5

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5.0 / 5

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Best choice we could have made!

VERIFIED 4 Hour - Private Charter (PM) on March 20, 2025

Frank P.

5.0 / 5

Mar 20, 2025

4 Hour - Private Charter (PM)

Best choice we could have made!

VERIFIED

Went online to book an Islamorada sandbar trip. After reviewing all the choices decided on Bamboo Charters. Had an incredibly great time, Capt. Matt is definitely our choice when we return. Guy is incredibly knowledgeable, personable and just plain down to earth. Boat was well equipped and clean and he was a great host.! Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him or to go on another trip with him. Frank Palmer La Mirada, Ca.

Went online to book an Islamorada sandbar trip. After reviewing all the choices decided on Bamboo Charters. Had an incredibly...

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Matthew Bellinger (The Captain)

Replied on March 29, 2025

Frank you and your group were a blast aboard our boat “Pearl the Chubby Mermaid”. The conditions at Alligator Reef Lighthouse were no less than spectacular! I’m glad y’all enjoyed the Islamorada Sandbar to end the adventure. Come on back soon and we will get you out in the Everglades National Park and do some amazing fishing. Thank you Capt Matt Bellinger

Matthew Bellinger (The Captain)

Replied on March 29, 2025

Frank you and your group were a blast aboard our boat “Pearl the Chubby Mermaid”. The conditions at Alligator Reef Lighthouse were no less than spectacular! I’m glad y’all enjoyed the Islamorada Sandbar to end the adventure.
Come on back soon and we will get you out in the Everglades National Park and do some amazing fishing.

Thank you
Capt Matt Bellinger

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Christina N.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Great snorkeling trip

VERIFIED 2 Hour - Private Charter (PM) on May 25, 2025

Christina N.

5.0 / 5

May 25, 2025

2 Hour - Private Charter (PM)

Great snorkeling trip

VERIFIED

Matt was a great captain, allowed us to go to a quieter spot for snorkeling as it was a busy holiday weekend. He had everything we needed to snorkeling including towels and drinks. He even provided recommendations for places to check out around the area we were visiting, highly recommend!

Matt was a great captain, allowed us to go to a quieter spot for snorkeling as it was a busy holiday weekend. He had everything...

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Matthew Bellinger (The Captain)

Replied on June 2, 2025

Thank you for coming out with us. I’m glad you enjoyed the snorkeling! Coming back anytime let’s go explore some of the Oceanside reefs next time

Matthew Bellinger (The Captain)

Replied on June 2, 2025

Thank you for coming out with us. I’m glad you enjoyed the snorkeling! Coming back anytime let’s go explore some of the Oceanside reefs next time

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William M.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

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VERIFIED 3 hour Private Charter (PM) on June 22, 2025

William M.

5.0 / 5

Jun 22, 2025

3 hour Private Charter (PM)

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Matthew was very accommodating in adjusting our schedule for a possible storm coming. He is full of information on various subjects related to the keys. Very experienced and professional with 35 years boating in the area. I would definitely use bamboo charters again.

Matthew was very accommodating in adjusting our schedule for a possible storm coming. He is full of information on various...

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Matthew Bellinger (The Captain)

Replied on June 29, 2025

Thank you for your business. We hit the weather perfectly and conditions were great for your day.

Matthew Bellinger (The Captain)

Replied on June 29, 2025

Thank you for your business. We hit the weather perfectly and conditions were great for your day.

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Melanie B.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Great Trip Catered to Us

VERIFIED 4 Hour - Private Charter (PM) on June 20, 2025

Melanie B.

5.0 / 5

Jun 20, 2025

4 Hour - Private Charter (PM)

Great Trip Catered to Us

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We had a great time! We did a variety of things - swam at the lighthouse, snorkeled in a different area, and enjoyed a more private and secluded sandbar. Captain Matthew was a joy to spend the day with and gave us the outing we had hoped for.

We had a great time! We did a variety of things - swam at the lighthouse, snorkeled in a different area, and enjoyed a more...

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Matthew Bellinger (The Captain)

Replied on July 3, 2025

Melanie Thank you very much for the compliments and for your business. The water colors and wildlife scenery made it easy to put together a great experience on the water that day come back anytime we’ve got much more to show you here at Bamboo Charters. Capt Matthew

Matthew Bellinger (The Captain)

Replied on July 3, 2025

Melanie
Thank you very much for the compliments and for your business. The water colors and wildlife scenery made it easy to put together a great experience on the water that day come back anytime we’ve got much more to show you here at Bamboo Charters.

Capt Matthew

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Robert V.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

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Wow! Captain Matt delivered the perfect day!

VERIFIED 6 Hour - Customer's Adventure (AM) on February 7, 2025

Robert V.

5.0 / 5

Feb 7, 2025

6 Hour - Customer's Adventure (AM)

Wow! Captain Matt delivered the perfect day!

VERIFIED

Fishing - check! Snorkeling - check! Mangroves - check! Sunset - check! And, a bunch of learning! If you want some local historic Restaraunt recommendations and to spend time with an all around cool dude Captain Matt is your man!

Fishing - check! Snorkeling - check! Mangroves - check! Sunset - check! And, a bunch of learning! ...

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Matthew Bellinger (The Captain)

Replied on February 10, 2025

Robert , thanks for coming out. I’m glad we were able to do a little bit of everything even catch some fish. The next time you’re down, we’ll have to go back into the back country and Everglades and show you that as well again thank you for booking with us. Capt. Matt Bellinger

Matthew Bellinger (The Captain)

Replied on February 10, 2025

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Best choice we could have made!

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Great snorkeling trip

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Bamboo charters

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Great Trip Catered to Us

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Wow! Captain Matt delivered the perfect day!

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